First Mine sweeping flotilla HMS Speedy, Jason, Speedwell, Harrier

Created By Sandy (Ginger) Sweeting Over a month ago

Looking for shipmates who served on the above and HMS Norfolk 1943 - 45

To connect with fellow shipmates

Recent forum posts for this campaign:

Anthony James Small • 7 May 2017 08:16

Hi. My name is Sam Small, with others, from Pompey,Chatham and Stonehouse,I helped to Commission the : Maine : in Malta early in 1950 prior to her voyage to Pusan, I served two years and three month aboard the Hospital Ship, before coming back to the UK aboard the Empire Fowey, A six week cruise....

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Brummie 22 • 18 November 2016 11:47

no I was on my back for six months till they flew me home to Woolwich Hospital

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John Richards • 14 November 2016 16:58

While you were in Kure, Ray, did you ever get a trip across to the island Miyajima? It was one of the most magical places I have ever been.

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Brummie 22 • 12 November 2016 11:44

the Canadian Nurses were great when they came to give you BED Baths

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John Richards • 11 November 2016 18:32

We used to replenish our medical supplies at the British Commonwealth General Hospital in Kure, Ray. I remember it was full of lovely Army nurses.
They obviously did a good job of patching you up.

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Brummie 22 • 11 November 2016 12:02

Originally Posted by John Richards

I served in the RN hospital ship H.M.H.S. Maine during the Korean War, and helped to evacuate wounded to Japan and Hong Kong. Among those we brought... Read More

I was flown from Korea to KURE Hospital which was the united Nations place for all servicemen and women Troops.

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Michael Craner • 6 November 2016 16:42

Originally Posted by Rolly

Hi Michael Stationed in Gib. RAF North Front 1962/64 We had a flat in Turnbulls Lane of Main St. Great times.

Hello Rolly, I reckon that Gib was one of the better postings, I return every year, amazing how many ex service folks live and visit,

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Rolly • 6 November 2016 15:00

Originally Posted by Michael Craner

Hello Kenneth, Did you know Frank Crieghton L/cpl he was my neighbor in Gibraltar we lived at Flat Bastion Road, we were good friends even though... Read More

Hi Michael Stationed in Gib. RAF North Front 1962/64 We had a flat in Turnbulls Lane of Main St. Great times.

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Sigs • 6 November 2016 13:37

Hi John He is still a great lad I know him well we were brought up in the same part of Altrincham ,he comes here about this time of the years to go to the Chapel Street service when we lay a wreath to those lads who gave their all in WW1 .But he now lives in the royal hospital Chelsea ,as I went...